FreedomFest 2024: Full Schedule

3:30pm PDT

Make Me a Video, HAL: AI & Storytelling (Anthem Filmmakers Lounge Workshop)

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT

Speakers

Patrick Reasonover

Writer/Producer, Just Add Firewater

Patrick is a writer/producer at Just Add Firewater. He is in post-production on his third feature documentary (previous two being Of Dogs and Men and They Say It Can't Be Done). He also co-created and directed the animated comedy web series PIGTV, based on the NYTimes bestselling Politically... Read More →

Daniel T. Richards

President & Chief Rhetorician, Return on Ideas

Daniel is a leading expert on digital strategy and classical rhetoric. Prior to co-founding ROI, Daniel served as the Federalist Society’s VP of Digital, shepherding its video and digital marketing efforts from a beautiful idea to a juggernaut in the liberty movement. He oversaw... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 109 (Anthem Lounge)

Anthem Film Festival

7:00pm PDT

Filmmakers Reception and Master Class (Anthem Filmmakers Lounge)

Thursday July 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT

Room 109 (Anthem Lounge)

Speakers

Jo Ann Skousen

Founding Director, Anthem Film Festival

As the founding director of the Anthem Libertarian Film Festival, Jo Ann Skousen believes that storytelling has the power to change minds. She created Anthem to provide a venue for films that promote liberty, individuality, choice and accountability. She also serves as the entertainment... Read More →

Will Wallace

Film Producer/Writer/Director

Will has produced, written, & directed numerous award- winning films. He is a producer at Sunflower Films with Terrence Malick & Ed Pressman in L.A. His projects include executive producing "Flatland: The Movie" (Martin Sheen & Kristen Bell), & directing the multi- award winning comedic... Read More →

Thursday July 11, 2024 7:00pm - 8:30pm PDT
Room 109 (Anthem Lounge)

Anthem Film Festival

3:30pm PDT

Adapted from…. Producing Films Based on True Stories and IP (Anthem Filmmakers Lounge)

Friday July 12, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT

Room 109 (Anthem Lounge)

Speakers

Melony Armstrong

Owner, Naturally Speaking Shop

The Naturally Speaking Shop is owned by Melony Armstrong. Melony is a pioneer in the natural hair and braiding industry. After opening Naturally Speaking in September 1999, She successfully lobbied the state of Mississippi to release those who wanted to braid hair for a living. In... Read More →

Joseph Corey

Director of Philanthropic Investments, Moving Picture Institute

Joseph Corey, the Moving Picture Institute’s director of philanthropic investments, works closely with our supporters and executes fundraising strategy. A native of Rochester, Michigan, Joseph holds a BS in economics and philosophy from Central Michigan University and an MPhil in... Read More →

Lana Link

Senior Vice President, Moving Picture Institute

Lana Link is a member of the Producers Guild of America and the Moving Picture Institute’s senior vice president. She works with the executive staff to acquire, develop, and produce MPI Original Films. She also works with filmmakers in MPI’s talent development programs and runs... Read More →

Friday July 12, 2024 3:30pm - 4:45pm PDT
Room 109 (Anthem Lounge)

Anthem Film Festival